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"The mitochondrion and the chloroplast both have a number of unusual features that distinguish them from other organelles: they contain their own DNA that loops around like that of bacteria, they manufacture many of their own proteins, and they both reproduce by binary fission. This is very similar to what bacteria do. The similarity has led many scientists to conclude that these organelles may have evolved from independent bacteria that took up residence in early eukaryotic cells billions of years ago. These bacteria eventually became so dependent on their hosts, and vice versa, that they have essentially become one organism" (Beyond Books, Apex Learning Inc.)
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∙ 9y agoThey have circular DNA.They have 70s ribosomes.
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∙ 10y agoMitochondria and bacteria are very similar.They have 70s ribosomes and circular DNA.
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∙ 8y agoIt is thought that these two organelles may have been prokaryote-type cells at one time. They both have their own DNA. And they also replicate and divide on their own time schedules.
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Why are mitochondria and chloroplast considered cells or bacteria?
I'm not sure about chloroplasts, but with mitochondria evolutionary history has led biolgists to believe that the mitochondria now present in eukaryotic cells to have originated a couple billion years ago when a very basic eukaryotic cell injested (ate) a bacterial cell. Then, instead of digesting it for food, the bacterial cell just stayed inside and functioned with the eukaryotic cell. The evidence for this lies in the structure, genetic information (mitochondria have their own DNA and replicate separately) and proteins present. This is why it could be considered a cell (bacterial), because it, at one point in history, was an actual bacterial cell. i think the above answer is a little misleading to the question. so my answer is mitochondria and chloroplast are not considered cells or bacteria. bacteria is a cell and mitochondria and chloroplasts can be found in cells (plant and animal cells, not bacteria cells).
Is chloroplast found in both animal cells and plant cells?
Nope. It is only in plant cells. The mitochondria is basically the same thing as a chloroplast, only it is found in animal cells. Plant Cell - Chloroplast Animal Cell - Mitochondria
What cell has chloroplast and mitochondria?
Most Plant Cells:)♥
Compare the functions of mitochondria and chloroplasts in cells?
mitochondria was a power house of the cells and chloroplast is the green thing that make the photosynthesis
Why do scientists believe that mitochondria were separate organisms?
There are several reasons. First, mitochondria have a capsule around them very similar to bacterial capsules. Second, mitochondria are the only organelles in animal cells with their own genetic material. Third, mitochondria replicate themselves. Fourth, mitochondria are genetically similar to some bacteria.
Do animal cells have mitochondria and chloroplast?
They need energy to live.Mitochondria give this energy.
Shape of mitochondria and chloroplast?
The mitochondria and chloroplast are both complex cell organelles that are found in eukaryote cells. These are both oval in shape.
Which organelle help provide cells with energy?
mitochondria and chloroplasts
Why are mitochondria and chloroplast considered cells or bacteria?
I'm not sure about chloroplasts, but with mitochondria evolutionary history has led biolgists to believe that the mitochondria now present in eukaryotic cells to have originated a couple billion years ago when a very basic eukaryotic cell injested (ate) a bacterial cell. Then, instead of digesting it for food, the bacterial cell just stayed inside and functioned with the eukaryotic cell. The evidence for this lies in the structure, genetic information (mitochondria have their own DNA and replicate separately) and proteins present. This is why it could be considered a cell (bacterial), because it, at one point in history, was an actual bacterial cell. i think the above answer is a little misleading to the question. so my answer is mitochondria and chloroplast are not considered cells or bacteria. bacteria is a cell and mitochondria and chloroplasts can be found in cells (plant and animal cells, not bacteria cells).
Is chloroplast found in both animal cells and plant cells?
Nope. It is only in plant cells. The mitochondria is basically the same thing as a chloroplast, only it is found in animal cells. Plant Cell - Chloroplast Animal Cell - Mitochondria
What cell has chloroplast and mitochondria?
Most Plant Cells:)♥
Compare the functions of mitochondria and chloroplasts in cells?
mitochondria was a power house of the cells and chloroplast is the green thing that make the photosynthesis
How are chloroplasts and mitochondria similar to bacteria?
Both mitochondria and choloplasts were thought to be single-celled bacteria that got "eaten" by other organisms, eventually giving rise to complex organisms that have mitochondria or chloroplasts in their cells (see endosymbiotic theory). Consequently, both mitochondria and chloroplasts are very similar to bacteria. One of the similarities is that both have their own DNA and replicate independently of the rest of the cell.
Why do plant cell have chloroplast and animals do not?
Plants cells have chloroplasts because they need it for a process called photosynthesis. But both plant and animal cells have mitochondria. Animal cells can use the mitochondria to get energy that why they need chloroplast.
Why do scientists believe that mitochondria were separate organisms?
There are several reasons. First, mitochondria have a capsule around them very similar to bacterial capsules. Second, mitochondria are the only organelles in animal cells with their own genetic material. Third, mitochondria replicate themselves. Fourth, mitochondria are genetically similar to some bacteria.
Who has mitochondria and chloroplast cells?
They are in plant cells mostly.Also some protists have
What type of cell would you examine to find a chloroplast?
They are in photosynthetic cells.They are in eukariyotes.
